Controlled atmosphere sintering process for urania containing silica additive
US6190582A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Improved method of sintering for the manufacture of nuclear fuel comprising a fissionable ceramic material including a silica containing additive. The method includes controlling the sintering atmosphere to impede loss through vaporization of the silica.
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